Coming off their finest season in a decade, the Magic are a uniquely huge crew as a result of Paolo Banchero’s nimble, dextrous play means they do not must sacrifice measurement for talent. However by asking Banchero to be their essential creator, the Magic are doing him a disservice.
The presence of Jarrett Allen forces Evan Mobley to remodel from a uniquely gifted middle right into a restricted, underskilled ahead. At this level, Mobley cannot simply be a blob of limitless potential.
Miami’s hopes are inexplicably tied to Jimmy Butler. However at this level, believing that Butler can summon his Playoff Jimmy alter ego is an expression of religion.
Each wealthy with gravitas and light-hearted as could be, we can be fortunate if the game ever offers us one other man so magnanimous and admirable as Dikembe Mutombo.
